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orimahspence:
My curiosity about the poster led me here, i am not disappointed, God bless you ma

kikky91:
Pls the prof I have in the house...i want to knw if some one can pay sevis fee from Spain to an American university. Thanks for ur responses

Now, a few tips for those going for interviews.

1. Be honest. Some lies are totally unnecessary.

2. A VO's mind is programmed to think you're an intending immigrant so the burden is on you to prove that you're not. Imagine having a child and your partner is the only person you'd ever been with. A DNA test shows the child is not your partner's. Think of the length you would go to prove your innocence! That's how much you should be prepared. Get ready for anything.

3. In addition to (2) above, you should NEVER argue or get confrontational/condescending. Learn to get your message across in the most polite manner. Be respectful and relax.

4. We Americans (yes, we ) nod whenever someone is explaining things to us. A nodding VO does not mean you're convincing him or he's agreeing with anything you're saying. It simply means: I'm listening. If you're saying crap and the VO is nodding, don't dig a grave for yourself. Smile and stop talking!

5. Americans speak very loudly and as a result, we hear things only when they're at a volume our ears can pick. Don't use bedroom voice or whisper to a VO. Forget being shy, you need to speak loudly or else, there's a chance the VO didn't even hear all you said. This is why some people come here with very good transcripts and wonder why they got denied. Remember the VO didn't text you.

6. Just a follow up to 5, a conversation is as good as how much the listener understands. Heavy accents + weird pronunciations could affect you just like volume. Remember TOEFL speaking test? Yes! If you have an iPhone, practice with Siri. If you use android, practice with Google help assistant. Keep doing it until you get better. Do it until you can tell Siri/Google to check on baba kafayat if he's cheating on his wife or not without getting "I'm sorry, did you ask me to play a song?"

7. Learn how to understand questions. Until you understand a question, DO NOT ANSWER IT. "I don't know" is a lot better than saying something false that'd put your application in jeopardy. Simply say things like: "what do you mean?", "I didn't get that", "can you please repeat that, sir?"

8. A VO needs 3 questions answered. A. Is this person a genuine/capable student? B. Is this person financially capable to get through this journey without getting stuck? C. Will this person go back home after studies? Now go back to (2) above, get ready to let them know it's a "Yes, beyond reasonable doubt" to these 3 questions.

9. A denial doesn't mean the dream is over. It simply means: you didn't do enough to convince me today. You get the chance to practice until you do enough to convince them.

10. Do NOT let any preconceived notion mess with your mind. It doesn't matter if you're 45, out of school since 31 years ago, going to study fishery, have no wife and kids, have a virgin passport, been denied 79 times back-to-back, and all the nonsense your mind is saying. As long as you have not been banned, the minute you are able to convince the VO that your answers to ( 8 ) are "Yes, beyond reasonable doubt", your application will most likely be approved. Work on how to convince the VO.

I'll post more tips if anyone needs them. I passed the stage of VISA, green card, removing conditions of my temporary green card and finally citizenship so I'm not bluffing. The American dream is a chance for everyone, it's your choice to chicken out or work for it!

Wakanda forever!

RoadAnimations:
Hi
I want to thank you all for your help.
Am happy to post my transcript cos I have learnt from others.
My Visa was approved today.

Got there 5:30. Saw crowd. Was like really?
I had to pay 1k to keep my Bag and Phone. This Lagos sha.
Had to stand throughout.
Nice building. Up to 4 security checks. Fingerprint stuff then VO.

I loved the fact that you cud listen to others as they argued with VO. Thanks to the many approved transcript I have read and Gods Grace ( Major Factor ). Kept cool and calm


VO: Pass me your Passport and I20 pls.
Me: Here sir
VO: What are you going to do in the US
Me: Am going to start a direct-Phd programme at Iowa State University, Electrical and Electronic Eng
VO: Hmmm. Okay. Why do you need this degree
Me: I want to Lecture and Research
VO: Who is paying for the fees
Me: The school. Got a full scholarship that includes tuition waver and health insurance and ( cuts me off )
VO: How many years
Me: 5 yes.
VO: I would be approving your visa

Wishing all of you guys yet to interview the best.
Whatever happens. NEVER argue with the VO. Cos everyone I saw today do that went home with a blue paper.

Shalom

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Smartconcept1:
Theamerican ,is it possible I use a fixed deposit account, that is a fixed deposit certificate as evidence of financial capacity to get my I-20 and go to embassy for interview ?

baani:
i hope someone here can help me answer this question or direct me to where i can get some answers.

I am a permanent resident in the USA and i would like to file for my mum to also become a permanent reside. My questions are as follows

Can i file for my mom?
If yes, should i file for her when she is in the Nigeria or file for her when she comes to visit me in USA

Thank You

lockupman:
. If you've already secured a visa for her, then let her come, like you, she would adjust her status.

Spygadgets19:
Hey there I would like to join the US Army, but am not living there..

brave1773:
Happy Sunday everyone. Please how do i solve problem of standardized test i didn't take it. My interview is fast approaching. I am going for undergraduate through transfer credit. My school never asked for it

oluezekiel:
With adequate preparations for PhD/MS, you don't need to bother your head about tuition in the US. Follow the student thread and learn more.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
I have typed all this from my one room apartment in mushin , take it with a pinch of salt please

chinemomah2020:
@theamerican, am really impressed and i enjoy the way you reply to quotes with well detailed facts and in a very polite manner. I want to guess you are somehow related to Bigfrancis Or Lagosismyhome because you guys are really..really outstanding in the way you address issues and thats how it should be for someone who has lived in a western world.. i really do not know you guys in real life but i just to want say.. I LOVE YOU GUYS and i want be like you when i grow up May God continue to increase you guys knowledge in all aspect of life..

LagosismyHome:
Gullible... please enough already .

Was going to type a response but no need . It ain't worth it .

LagosismyHome:
YES

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A friend of mine Nigerian who studied Bsc med tech (outside of the US) ...went visiting on holiday to the U.S. and saw a med tech night shift job in a remote location. ...night shift only . She probably was the only applicant...lol . Applied got in and they filed her h1b ... barely 2 years they filed her green card

She had her green card and moved on to clinical research CRA making good money. So she defined the stat that she didn't spend a cent on been a master student and was in the US on b1b2

Does that mean that the general demograph story ... nope. But there are always one or two . It is extermely difficult but one or two get lucky out of a thousand[/s]

LagosismyHome:
When you have permament papers in any country then yes you can follow your passion and do what you like.. in some countries you can decide to watch Tv the whole day and claim benefit .

When you don't and have Nigerian passport then society trend dictates what possible and what limiting. .......

let be real to those who haven't travelled...... and not create false hopes . Except they adjust status later on, the law / trend doesnt favour a lot of pathway following the f1h1b route . If you like remove the Box self and think from today till tommorrow

sheke01:
What do i even know. I never comot naija before

cruchenutii:
Now this is the dilemma I'm trying to avoid at the moment. At 28 years my spouse wants us to settle down. Now I'm thinking to myself once I do this & kids start rolling in, I'm trapped in this country, because feeding & living expenses will start to roll in. The only option is to leave the country & she'll join me later, easier said than done yeah?

Another issue to note is that Embassy consulates won't even give you a VISA if you can't prove you have sufficient reason & enough investment to return to your country.

Second option is to do a Masters or a PHD if possible. Paying about 11,000 USD for just the first Semester in the US is so much that a lot cannot afford. The other option is to move to Germany which cost 4Million excluding travel expenses. So the Cheapest options goes down to Permanent temporary residence for Canada which takes 9 Months or more.

Thanks @theamerican for your response.

Chidinho10:
So on point

Nice analysis
I totally agree with you


Mind you, we aren't arguing here. We're just sharing ideas for everyone to pick points from

And you've made a nice analysis here
Kudos

tensazangetsu20:
I will add my own two cents. I graduated in 2017 and started a business a month after I graduated and in a period of 7 months the business has seen more than 3 million naira in revenue. I have been trying to raise funds to grow the business but I have been frustrated at every turn. Funny enough I built the business from nothing without any money and thought my story will be appealing to incubators and investors but damn I was wrong. I am really thinking of a masters degree now, I graduated with a 2 2 but am thinking of using my business experience and milestones over the past year to make a stellar application. Africa is a cursed continent and should be left for the likes of Buhari and Yusuf . I am 22 years going to 23 and I don't want to waste any time. Before you know it one is 30 years old without anything tangible to show for it.

DEGABA:
Nigeria is a fail state and i regret not taking the opportunity of moving out in 2003,now wt kids and wifey wt the present situation of the economy am stuck.
If you are in your twenties now and have the opportunity,pls move out so you wont regret.

femi312:
Yes life comes with no guarantee but then again you have to be smart in life. I completely disgaree with the sentence in bold. You guys keep forgetting restrictions to get a job as a foreigner in the US and as such you have to stand out to be gainfully employed. Coming to the US to study typicall courses many Americans study is not a good idea. No matter how good you are at that course, 100 out of 100 companies will employ an American over a foreigner. This is not about looking down on anyone or course but coming to study social works, arts, psychology etc is not a smart move. Even the HIb law is about employing foreigners in specialization where they cant find no American. Getting a job is one thing, getting H1b appoved is another. Not everybody that gets picked at the Hib lottery will eventually be given the h1b visa at the end of the day due to not meeting certain criteria. This post does not apply to PRs or people who can find there way by getting PR through other means

NiklausAkins:
Hello Everyone..
Saying the truth is one important factor during the interview..
Now am going for an undergraduate course and the major reason i picked that school is because my MOM said thats the school am going to(since she is the one paying). Now i also did my own personal research and found out the school ia actually better than the rest of the schools i applied to.
My question is,assuming am asked why i picked the school do i say the two reasons(My mom and my personnal research) or i should leave my mum outta it.. And start giving facts that i got online..
Thanks. My interview is close..
Responses please..God bless

ATnTMartz:
Thank you. But do you mean if I use my brother address, it may affect my interview outcome?

femi312:
You guys are the one trying to bully him into silence.

femi312:
In as much as I don't support the way he answers some questions because I believe there are better ways to pass the message accross . However, you guys are doing exactly what you are accusing him of. Calling someone 'ode' or 'boy' or 'waiter' is not rude to you? Because Nairaland is a faceless forum does not mean everyone here is a kid or fresh out of undergrad. Just to give you a perspective of who he is..this person you called waiter works in one of the largest oil company in the world. Him telling you to tell your friend to ask the question is not a big deal here.

VECOH1:
Hi everyone.
Pls I would like to know if showing my Dad's landed property and a study leave letter will be tangible enough to prove home ties to my county for F1 visa.
Thanks for your anticipated replies.

cosxzbay:
How are you sure she has evidence of adequate financial statement to cover for this?. If her husband is not fully funded, they both have to show sufficient financial capability for the trip and not just an expression, because the VO will look at the SOA to confirm.

James89:
Pls how do I send my resume,SOP,letters of recommendation to the school,and transcript to the school